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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki 289 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2001–2011

Overview of the Kawasaki 289 series

Discover the 289 series, a modern and efficient electric multiple unit (EMU) from Japan.

Operating under the West Japan Railway Company and classified as JR West 289, this locomotive showcases advanced engineering.

Built between 2001 and 2011 by Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, it received a refurbishment in 2015, ensuring continued peak performance.

The 289 series operates on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, highlighting its reliable and powerful design for Japanese rail lines.

Kawasaki 289 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 683
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 2001–2011
Refurbished2015
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kawasaki 289 series

Railway companies that have operated the 289 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 289Japan

Kawasaki 289 series photos

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